The specimen is part of a series of only 170 pieces to celebrate years of collaboration with Tiffany (as anticipated a few days ago in an article) While this specimen ran for charity in favor of The Nature Conservancy (which supports the fight for climate change). The remaining 169 pieces will be sold in various Tiffany boutiques in New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles
Surely it is the absolute record for the Phillips auction house for an online sale.
The auction confirms a strong tendency to increasingly prefer special or highly exclusive watches coveted from all over the world. In fact, the auction also recorded other records such as:
George Daniels
A spectacular and historically important yellow gold double barrel one minute tourbillon pocket watch with Earnshaw snap-on chronometer escapement and retrograde hour hand, with handwritten letter from George Daniels, presentation box and double-ended key , hand made for Edward Hornby 1971 Diameter 62mm Dial and movement signed Daniels London, 18k gold case with London hallmarks for 1970 and casemakers initials GD
Estimate $600.000 – 1.200.000 SOLD FOR $1,663,500
Rolex Ref. 6241
A very important, very rare and exceptional yellow gold wristwatch Paul Newman 'John Player Special' dial and bracelet Circa 1969 37,5mm diameter Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
Estimate $600.000 – 1.200.000 SOLD FOR $1.240.000
Roger Smith
Exceptional, important and very rare pink gold wristwatch with seconds at 6, coaxial escapement and guilloché dial, numbered 1, complete with original certificate and presentation box 2018 Diameter 40 mm Case, dial, movement and buckle signed.
Estimate $120.000 – 240.000 SOLD FOR $730,800
FP Journe
An extremely rare and beautiful limited edition rose gold tourbillon wristwatch with black mother of pearl dial, constant force push-button, power reserve, dead seconds, certificate of authenticity and presentation box 2005 Diameter 40mm Case, dial, movement and buckle signed.
Estimate $150.000 – 300.000 SOLD FOR $718.200
Omega Ref. 145.012-67 SP
A culturally and historically significant stainless steel wrist chronograph with tachymeter bezel and bracelet, formerly owned by Ralph W. Ellison 1968 40mm diameter Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed.
Estimate $10.000 – 20.000 SOLD FOR $667,800
Patek Philippe Ref. 2526
A spectacular, important and beautiful platinum automatic wristwatch with enamel dial and bracelet 1954 35,5 mm in diameter Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed.
Estimate $100.000 – 200.000 SOLD FOR $441.000
Audemars Piguet Ref. 14802ST.OO.0944ST.02
A magnificent, rare and fascinating limited edition stainless steel wristwatch with salmon dial, date and bracelet, made to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Royal Oak 1994 39 mm diameter Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed.
Estimate $100.000 – 200.000 SOLD FOR $302,400
